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Q. In which year the Shaka Era was founded?
Answer: 78 A.D
Notes: The Kushana emperor Kanishka is credited with the initiation of the Saka era on his accession to the throne in 78 A D. After the downfall of Kushanas their feudatory, the Sakas of Ujjain continued to use this era. The Saka era has been used in the Indian National Calendar.

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